Summary
Warning: contains spoilers forSons of Star Trek#4!
The recently concludedSons ofStar Trekwas something truly special, and fans deserve more books like it. In 2022, IDW doubled down on theirStar Trekline, giving it a shot in the arm by introducing the franchise-spanning god war, which culminated inDay of Blood.Sons of Star Trekwas aDay of Bloodspinoff, and continued some of that story’s plot points in a truly engaging fashion.
Sons of Star Trekwas written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez. Both Jake Sisko and Alexander, Worf’s son, were instrumental inDay of Blood, andSons of Star Trekfollows the event’s aftermath. Alexander, who sides with Kahless and the Red Path, is broken and directionless, while Jake is struggling with father issues as well. They are joined by Nog and Q Jr, the latter of whom throws the trio into an alternate universe.
Attempting to copy his father’s style,Q Jr instead creates a highly chaotic situation, albeit one with lessons to learn.
IDW Raised theStar TrekComics Game in 2022
Sons of Star TrekContinued Their Streak
Different publishers have held the rights to produceStar Trekcomics since the franchise’s debut in 1967. IDW acquired the license in 2006, and has produced a steady stream of quality titles since. Since the 2022 relaunch, which included the flagshipStar Trektitle as well asDefiant, IDW has earned almost universal acclaim from fans and critics. They have praised the line for raising the stakes forStar Trekcomics by focusing on high-concept ideas and universe-shaking action. IDW’s relaunchedStar Trektitles have given fans the “wide-screen” comicsthey have always wanted.
And yet,Star Trekis more than awesome space battles. Series creator Gene Roddenberry intended for the show to explore the various facets of the human condition, and IDW’sStar Trekline has honored this tradition as well. The line has explored the relationship between fathers and sons. Jake and Alexander’s intertwining stories helped elevateDay of Blood, andSons of Star Trekpicks this up. Hampton and HernandezknockedSons of Star Trekout of the park, crafting a compellingTrekcomic. The last two years have changed theStar Trekcomics’ game, andSonsrose to the occasion.
IDW Needs to Publish More Books LikeSons of Star Trek
Sons of Star TrekEnrichedDay of BloodFurther
Sons of Star Trekalso demonstrates that IDW needs to continue expanding and growing itsTrekline, beyond the two primary titles. BothStar TrekandStar Trek: Defiantare, at their core, telling one grand, large story. Titles such asSons of Star Trekallow creators to explore the ramifications of events in the main books. Hampton and Hernandez useDay of Bloodas a starting point for telling their own, self-containedStar Trekstory, one that enriches the characters and main story further. It also points to how IDW can expand the line even further–and they should.
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